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Job DescriptionJoin GDIT where your work will improve outcomes for our Veterans. You will support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with a Veteran first vision to transform the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) with greater visibility into claims processing. Together, we’re building a future of fast, transparent claims, empowered teams, and striving for a zero backlog, directly supporting Veterans and making a real impact on the lives of those who served. This high-impact solution accelerates the delivery of benefits to Veterans and their families.
GDIT is seeking a Technology Advisor to support a critical mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role provides a unique opportunity to support our VA customers to ensure the excellent performance of our diverse IT mission; partner with our Business Development, Capture and Solution teams to grow the business; and ensure we retain and attract exceptional talent. As the advisor for this business, you will set strategic directions while aligning with the broader business area, sector and division strategies to ensure we exceed the needs and expectations of our customers, employees, and business.
GDIT is one of the largest IT services providers serving the U.S. government. We are a leader in providing cloud, cyber, data & analytics, enterprise IT, application, and mission services to our customers. This position provides an outstanding opportunity to play a leadership role as we work together to apply the breadth of resources available in our organization to critical technology and mission challenges across VA.
This position is a remote role but must be willing and able to travel up to 25% to customer and senior leadership meetings.
How You Will Make an Impact:
Provide customer and technical expertise for the Veterans Affairs (VA) ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and employee engagement.Drive growth – in collaboration with the Business Area, Sector, and Division resources.Provides strategic support, leadership and value to pursue new VA Technology opportunitiesIdentifies, develops and prioritizes opportunities for VA Benefits systemsEnsure that proposals or deliverables on a program align with the agency’s priorities and GDIT’s processes Develop and maintain strong relationships in industry. Including close relationships with VA customers, partners, IT management, and staff (where appropriate) to provide cost effective systems that meet customer needs.Ensure alignment with Business Area, Sector and Division, and Company strategy and objectives.What You’ll Need to Succeed (required):
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business, science, or related discipline. 15+ years of experience leading enterprise level technology programs or portfolios of similar or greater size of VA.Recognized expert and leader in the marketplace with extensive knowledge of the VA mission, including technology challenges/opportunities.Ability to coordinate, manage, and supervise the activities related to the VA Account operations and strategy.Ability to effectively engage with executive and senior leadership.Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, growth-focused environment.Ability to motivate teams to perform exceptionally over long stretches of time and in challenging situations.Ability to communicate exceptionally, including customer and board-level briefings.What Would Be Even Better (preferred):
Master’s degree.15+ years of experience supporting VA technology outcomes.Long-standing working relationships with current VA leaders and decisions makers.Experience developing budgets with a focus on achieving business unit objectives 10+ years of experience supporting large Federal government contracts or benefits systems is desired Comprehensive knowledge of relevant corporate and government regulations and standards.GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays#Veteran_First